The Navajo Code Talkers brings up a part of history that is not common to many. The book covers how the Navajo men had been put in a situation that literally could have a serious impact on the outcome of World War II. The Japanese had the ability to break nearly every code the Americans code devise. Some of the Japanese had been education in the US so they would send messages posing as US military personnel hence having the US dropping bombs on their own men. The US need a method to communicate that was safe and fast and the Navajo men had the solution.
The first three quarters of the book covers the history, personal stories and has perfect examples of how it must have been a Navajo Code Talker. The last quarter of the book steps away from the history goes into great detail about who they were honored after the fact which they greatly deserved but I was more interested in the actual history of how they made a difference in the world. It's still a great read and I have recommend it to several people who are also interested in World War II history.
I received a free copy of this book from Dorrance Publishing in exchange for my honest review of the book.
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